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NerdTurd
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I found a diet which works for me but i don't know if it will help me lose weight. i only eat 4 times a day because i have an unhealthy relationship with food, if i eat more than 4 times a day i either feel sick (because i will be eating when i am not hungry) or i go on a binge because i over eat more than i feel i need to and start craving junk food.
anyway here is my typical daily diet i may change what i use in my omelettes for example spinach etc etc
it adds up to 1,070-1100cals daily
Breakfast (8-9am)
2 egg Mushroom omelette with a small pot of mayo
Lunch (12pm)
2 egg mushroom and courgette omelette with a small pot of mayo
Snack (either after lunch or after dinner)
Small bowl of greek yogurt (two tablespoons Max)
Dinner (4-5pm)
1 small cup rice, 1 small cup chicken and handful of mixed veg with chicken gravy or small pot of mayo
Exercise
4-5 times a week for 30mins to 1h depending on the workout
I'm 25. 5ft' 1 at 187lbs
i would like to lose 50-65lbs
would i lose weight with this diet and exercise?
anyway here is my typical daily diet i may change what i use in my omelettes for example spinach etc etc
it adds up to 1,070-1100cals daily
Breakfast (8-9am)
2 egg Mushroom omelette with a small pot of mayo
Lunch (12pm)
2 egg mushroom and courgette omelette with a small pot of mayo
Snack (either after lunch or after dinner)
Small bowl of greek yogurt (two tablespoons Max)
Dinner (4-5pm)
1 small cup rice, 1 small cup chicken and handful of mixed veg with chicken gravy or small pot of mayo
Exercise
4-5 times a week for 30mins to 1h depending on the workout
I'm 25. 5ft' 1 at 187lbs
i would like to lose 50-65lbs
would i lose weight with this diet and exercise?
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If the calories for all your foods comes within your calorie goal set by MFP then yes in theory you should lose weight.0
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It depends.
1) How many calories is this?
2) How long will you stick to this?
Do you know how weight loss (and gain) works?
Do you have someone to talk to about your worries?0 -
Y'ok.
I mean what are you trying to do?
Change your relationship with food?
Develop a new "healthy" diet?
Lose weight?
By restricting your food choices so much I am not sure that you're fixing your relationship with food.
In terms of developing a "healthy" diet/way of eating? I've seen healthier fat and protein choices before.
In terms of losing weight?
It depends on the quantities of the items you're eating and what one I call a small pot vs what you call a small pot. I am also not exactly sure why your would, for example, be concerned about restricting how much 0% Greek yogurt you would eat vs eating a pot of mayo.
In any case the food you detail could either be way too little, or way too much!
If you eat less calories than you spend over time... you will lose weight over time. It doesn't have to be omelettes!
And you may want to have a chat with a dietitian for food ideas, and/or someone who can figure out what's going on with you that you feel this way about food...
But I can tell you that a) there is nothing wrong with omelettes: I love them and b) there are more options in this world than either eating when not hungry or binging and c) there are more food options available than just omelettes!
Best of luck.7 -
I don't want to change my relationship with food that ISN'T my question....
also for those that wondered i updated how many calories this is daily0 -
You lose weight eating at a deficit. However you also need to meet a minimum number of calories to be healthy. I don't even know how you measure a cup of chicken - so there's going to be a large margin of error in your calorie count. I couldn't eat such a boring diet everyday but if it works for you....4
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Ready2Rock206 wrote: »You lose weight eating at a deficit. However you also need to meet a minimum number of calories to be healthy. I don't even know how you measure a cup of chicken - so there's going to be a large margin of error in your calorie count. I couldn't eat such a boring diet everyday but if it works for you....
2 chicken breast chopped into thin slices. it can be boring but it keeps me from going on a junk food binge. i always change things up sometimes but this is just what my typical daily diet looks like without those changes0 -
Yup you will almost certainly lose weight eating that much but you should aim to eat about 1200 kcal a day minimum as otherwise you will probably start feeling tired and rubbish, and want to binge. So add in a bit extra and you'll be good.2
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I don't want to change my relationship with food that ISN'T my question....
also for those that wondered i updated how many calories this is daily
So in your own words you have an unhealthy relationship with food.....and you don't want to change that?
Eat fewer calories than your maintenance.......google TDEE (total daily energy expenditure) and you lose weight. Eat at an aggressive deficit and you will ensure that a larger % of that "weight" is existing lean muscle mass.
1,070 isn't enough calories....but then measuring food in cups could actually be more calories than you think.
Most people here want to change their relationship with food. Bad habits are how we got fat in the first place. Without changing these habits, the vast majority will go right back to the weight they used to be.5 -
Will you lose weight? Probably.
Will you "burn" fat? Probably. You'll also lose muscle while you're at it.
How long do you want this diet to work for you?2 -
Someone said 1200 cals would be good.. i will try add in another snack during the day. maybe some pate on a cracker, maybe a can of soup. just something to up my calories a bit more.
it seems that on 1000-1100 i would lose weight but according to most of you i would gain it all back, within a few months or so?
i will def take this into account thanks0 -
Your BMR is around 1500.
Add in more variety, there is very little veg or fruit in there.
How are you planning to get your iron etc?1 -
RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »Your BMR is around 1500.
Add in more variety, there is very little veg or fruit in there.
How are you planning to get your iron etc?
hmmm you have a point i will def try add more nutrient filled stuff to my food throughout the day. i will try hit 1200-1300 i can't eat more i will feel Ill.
I used to eat 1500 and my IBS would go crazy, bloating got bad and i would feel groggy and sick0 -
Also, beware of egg farts. That many, day after day, will give you super-stinky gas.
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RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »Your BMR is around 1500.
Add in more variety, there is very little veg or fruit in there.
How are you planning to get your iron etc?
hmmm you have a point i will def try add more nutrient filled stuff to my food throughout the day. i will try hit 1200-1300 i can't eat more i will feel Ill.
I used to eat 1500 and my IBS would go crazy, bloating got bad and i would feel groggy and sick
Have you talked to your GI doctor about how you feel after eating more than 1200 calories? He or she might be able to give you some suggestions or refer you to a dietitian that specializes in gastrointestinal issues
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RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »Your BMR is around 1500.
Add in more variety, there is very little veg or fruit in there.
How are you planning to get your iron etc?
hmmm you have a point i will def try add more nutrient filled stuff to my food throughout the day. i will try hit 1200-1300 i can't eat more i will feel Ill.
I used to eat 1500 and my IBS would go crazy, bloating got bad and i would feel groggy and sick
You must have been eating more than 1200-1300 for quite some time or you wouldn't be wanting to lose 50+lbs. You can do it.
Perhaps you were eating too much of the wrong kinds of foods if you had IBS pains? IBS can be triggered by many things (e.g. dairy, high fat, high sugar, some vegetables) so you might need to try to identify what makes it worse for you. As the others have already said, you really do need to eat more than you are.0 -
I'm guessing that it wasn't 1500 that was causing your ibs issues. You were probably eating some trigger foods.1
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In order to eat a 1200 calorie diet and get all the nutrition you need, you have to be pretty careful with your choices. There's no fruit here, no vegetables to speak of. Most of your calories seem to come from mayonnaise. The only grain is white rice. You can lose weight this way, but it's not a great diet. With your IBS issues it might be a good idea to work with a professional and see if they can help you come up with something that will work for you and make you feel better.1
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I'm 5'1. Started out in 2015 at like a bit over 200. I kept to the same foods and it has never led to an unhealthy relationship with food. I do protein shakes, egg whites and lots of salads with veggies. I hit all my nutrients and get tons of fiber too. You can stay low calorie and get all the good stuff too. I know it's hard for us shorties but we just got to really pin down a good diet.3
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rheddmobile wrote: »In order to eat a 1200 calorie diet and get all the nutrition you need, you have to be pretty careful with your choices. There's no fruit here, no vegetables to speak of. Most of your calories seem to come from mayonnaise. The only grain is white rice. You can lose weight this way, but it's not a great diet. With your IBS issues it might be a good idea to work with a professional and see if they can help you come up with something that will work for you and make you feel better.
no vegetables? I said that my diet includes vegetables..
courgettes,spinach and "mixed veg" which consists of broccoli, cauliflower or green beans and carrots..
I will take note and start adding strawberries and pomegranate to my greek yogurt. those are the only fruit i like and if you think they are mandatory it can't harm adding them.
With all these suggestions i have a pretty good idea of what i need to do..
and to my surprise there are no troll replies which i usually get on this site for some reason.
appreciate all the help everyone has given me
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